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Expressing your desire for entrepreneurship 15 years ago would
have created laughter and an assumption that you’re crazy. The
tables have turned. Entrepreneurship has become one of the most
respected and intelligent paths to take. It’s saved our economy
and moves our culture forward.

Dream “jobs” are disappearing fast. Creating your ideal
opportunity is the new normal. A lot of people are getting into
entrepreneurship but with a blurred perspective. They think all
they need is passion and work ethic. Those people are in for
a rough ride, unless they understand these five powerful truths.

You can either play it safe or become successful, but you can’t
do both.

1. Failure is the only thing
guaranteed. Michael Jordan, the epitome of success,
has said “I have failed over and over again, but that’s why
I succeed.” How you respond to failure determines your
success. Successful entrepreneurs are paid for
their high tolerance for stress and pain.

Successful people see failure different than the majority.
Stay loyal to yourself through failure. Instead of taking
failure personally, use it to sharpen your perspective and
strengthen your commitment. Most new entrepreneurs beat
themselves up but, to gain the competitive advantage, you
must leverage failure for even greater success.

Failure adds to your hunger and real hunger comes from tough
times. Good luck finding hunger in the kids who have had
everything given to them.

It’s been said after seminars and conferences only 5
percent actually use what they’ve learned. Why? It’s because
inspiration is short term, feels good in the moment, but
doesn’t last past the activity producing it.

The biggest inspiration of all is seeing progress and results,
which comes from new habits. When you begin the formation of a
new habit, stick to it and see the lasting change in your
new-found life. Great entrepreneurs focus on behavior and habits
more than thought. Thinking is important, but doing is crucial.

3. Resourcefulness is the ultimate
resource. The majority of people will say they
don’t have the resources. This resource belief structure keeps
most people from building the world-class businesses they are
capable of.

The great entrepreneurs find a way to maximize whatever resources
they have, as little as that may be.They don’t believe in
limited resources because they understand the ultimate resources
are the feelings and emotions that make them resourceful. Tony
Robbins, the well known life coach and motivational speaker, says
is perfectly. “Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource.”

If you don’t have the money, but you are creative enough can you
find the money? YES! With enough determination and
commitment can you make it work with little resources. The
ultimate key is internal emotions.

4. Your circle of influence will make or break
you. Leaving your mind open to the negative
influence of other people is the most common weakness of new
entrepreneurs. Poor choices of influence heads the top of the
list of reasons most entrepreneurs quit prematurely.

To grow, learn and become the person who achieves big
success requires an exceptional supporting network.
Successful entrepreneurs surround themselves with a powerful
circle of influence who guide, challenge and help them think
bigger.

Success rises and falls on who you associate with. Stay aware of
your surroundings. You can systematize a lot of things but time
isn’t one of them, so make sure you’re spending it with the right
people.

5. It’s not easy but it’s worth it. The
bigger the goals, the bigger the challenges. The bigger the
rewards, the tougher the journey.

If becoming an entrepreneur was easy, everybody would be doing it
and it wouldn’t be worth much. The moment you pursue
entrepreneurship, obstacles will show up. They test your
character and faith but let you see if you’re really serious
about becoming an entrepreneur.

You must focus on the rewards on the other side of
struggle. Visualize how good it will feel being your own boss,
controlling your schedule, inspiring others and creating
financial freedom. Chaos is guaranteed when you strive for
entrepreneurial greatness. It’s important you accept that instead
of fighting it. You’ll never know how strong you are until
being strong is the only option you have.